Is Bhutan the next Sikkim? Strategic Stakes in Bhutan’s Sovereignty Amidst China’s Belligerence
Parag Gilada Bhutan and India have strengthened their strategic partnership through recent diplomatic activities that protect Bhutanese national sovereignty against…
Trump’s Address to Congress: Vision of Economic Nationalism, Security Posture, and Global Uncertainty
Shashank Pandey Trump’s speech articulated a vision of American dominance based on military might and economic independence, but it included…
The Battle Over Caspian Resources: Energy, Geopolitics, and the Struggle for Control
Dr Lakshmi Karlekar The region's capacity to utilize those deposits, however, is dependent on how well it cultivates ties with the…
Forging a Multipolar Future: EU and India Reimagine Global Alliances
The EU is aggressively working to diversify its security and economic alliances and is attempting to establish a…
The Frozen Arctic: The Next Cold-War Arena
SaiRakshit Raghupathy In this edition of Sharp Scope, Strategic Consultant and Researcher Sairakshit Raghupathy explores how with Arctic region is…
Gwadar’s Ghost Airport: A Monument to China’s Billion-Dollar Gamble
Diksha Bharti Despite its completion in October 2024 and a hefty $240 million investment fully financed by China, the New…
Oil, Power, and Politics: How Energy Shapes the New World Order
Closing the gaps in energy supply will require policy reform and increased public-private investment, diversified supply chains and…
End of War in Sight? What the US-Russia Talks in Saudi Arabia Mean for Global Power Politics
Balaji Subramanian If Russia gains territory or achieves its goals through negotiation, it will create strong optics of Russian revisionist…
China and the Cook Islands: Economic Opportunity or Geopolitical Tightrope?
Aayush Pal While Chinese investments can provide much-needed economic growth and development, it is also fraught with geopolitical and economic…
From the IOC to IMEC: India’s Vision for Maritime Strategy and Geopolitical Aspirations
Amid the euphoria of the recently concluded meeting between Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald…